Concrete Overlay Products and Supplies

Learn more about the various overlay systems available and how to choose the best one for your application

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Choosing the Best Overlay for the Job

Buyer's guide to concrete overlays: Compare stampable overlays, microtoppings, skim coats, spray-down systems, and self-leveling overlays

Comparison chart of overlay systems: Which is best for your project?

Types of Overlays

Epoxy Coatings

Microtoppings & Skim Coats

Self-Leveling Overlays

Spray-Down Toppings

Stamped Overlays

How-To Tips for Installing Concrete Overlays

Answers to common questions about concrete overlays: Advice from expert Chris Sullivan

How to add color to concrete overlays

Reducing bond failures caused by moisture-vapor transmission

Don't let water vapor delaminate your overlay: How to seal concrete before an overlay

Overlay Tools: Seven essential tools for concrete resurfacing

Related Information:

Concrete overlay videos, with Bob Harris

Decorative concrete overlays: A primer of the various overlay types and the decorative possibilities with each

Vertical concrete overlays: Lightweight cement-based overlays mimic stone, brick, and other wall textures

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VIDEO: SKIMCOAT OVERLAY APPLICATIONS

Find out when concrete resurfacing materials are used. Get tips on using this resurfacing material that is colored, rolled on, and then troweled onto an existing concrete surface. This material provides a blank canvas for doing decorative sawcuts and coloring. Length—7:32

VIDEO: MICROTOPPING APPLICATION

See how this concrete overlay is applied using a hand-held squeegee. This type of concrete overlay is called a microtopping because it is applied very thin. Get tips on properly applying this material and find out when it is used. Length—4:57

Cement-based overlays offer a lot of value for rejuvenating worn or existing concrete. Although there are many types to choose from, the offer similar performance benefits. However, each type has its own characteristics and most efficient uses for specific surfaces.

Use the information here about concrete overlay supplies to help you decide which system is right for you. One useful resource is the buyer's guide, which will provide you with a thorough explanation of the types of overlay currently available.


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In addition, there are many nuances to applying an overlay over aged concrete. Be sure to look into moisture vapor transmission and other common issues such as achieving color consistency, fixing cracks before application, shrinkage cracking, etc.

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